"Djenné: mixed feelings..." Top 5 Page for this destination Djenne by F_Meignant

Djenne Travel Guide: 91 reviews and 207 photos

Nice city for sure. It has been listed in Unesco’s World Heritage. The mosque (first built in 1280) is fantastic. There are nice pieces of architecture everywhere. The market (on monday) is considered as one of the most beautiful in Western Africa…

Despite all this, I was a bit disappointed. Probably after the magical Mopti. Too many tourists. Too much noise on my opinion. Too much harassing.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Architecture, market
Cons:Harassing, too many tourists...
In a nutshell:I would not live in a museum.

Last visit to Djenne: Jan 2003
Intro Written Oct 23, 2003
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Fulani woman with traditional jewels. - Djenne

Jewelry Shopping (2)

Golden ears and nostrils rings: another Djenné’s speciality. They are traditional Peul (Fulani) jewels. Of course,... more travel advice

Bogolan Shopping (2)

Bogolan is Djenné’s speciality. It's a kind of thick fabric on which women draw symbols and stylised patterns.... more travel advice

The best address for the night... Hotels (1)

The “Résidence Tapama” is a good place to rest after the market’s hurly-burly… The hotel (also restaurant) is managed... more travel advice

Fake guides... Tourist Traps (1)

Arriving at Djenné by bus or bush taxi is a fight. They let you on the large square in front of the mosque. There, a... more travel advice

Travelogues (3)

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Comments (11)

ludogatto Jan 13, 2006 at 2:13 AM Report Abuse

impressive architecture, nice hisstory and legend
grets Jun 30, 2004 at 1:29 PM Report Abuse

Beautiful pictures, bringing back so many wonderful memories....
unravelau Mar 3, 2004 at 1:00 AM Report Abuse

This is full of must have information for the tourist to Djenne..........more great photos of an interesting place. Thank you.
Ivan_Jimenez Feb 22, 2004 at 11:12 PM Report Abuse

I remember the picture of a young beautiful fulani many many years ago. She was looking straight at me, thousands of kilometres away.
cadzand Jan 27, 2004 at 10:16 AM Report Abuse

I am in need of some "Africa". It feels sooo good walking around through your beautiful pages. Thanks for sharing.
tini58de Dec 27, 2003 at 12:42 AM Report Abuse

Very good page, Francois. Too bad you could not enjoy Djenné as much - still you explained the reasons very well!
irisbe Nov 26, 2003 at 4:29 AM Report Abuse

Francois! what an extraordinary page! the story about the Fulani women is intriguing! I learned new thing reading your page and your photos are beautiful!
sachara Nov 13, 2003 at 8:44 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful pictures and travelogues !! I was lucky, no tourists or fake guides around, early morning in 1989.
seratonin Nov 13, 2003 at 1:50 AM Report Abuse

Wow, great images! your travelogues are fabulous! But the con, that there are too many tourists, and your tip to visit djenne best with a big group to avoid the fake guides... hmm....
craic Oct 25, 2003 at 12:13 PM Report Abuse

Most interesting. Now I will look at the travelogues.